narcissistic
nah-sih-SIHS-tihk
Narcissistic (adj) means Excessively self-admiring or self-centred. Example: “His narcissistic tendencies made him take credit for the whole team's work.”
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Excessively self-admiring or self-centred.
"His narcissistic tendencies made him take credit for the whole team's work."
"She found his narcissistic posts on social media exhausting."
How to use narcissistic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who is overly focused on and impressed with themselves.
Common pairings
narcissistic personality
narcissistic behaviour
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Word forms
- Plural
- narcissistics
- Comparative
- more narcissistic
- Superlative
- most narcissistic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “narcissistic” mean?
The word “narcissistic” means excessively self-admiring or self-centred. In plain terms, describes someone who is overly focused on and impressed with themselves.
How do you pronounce “narcissistic”?
“Narcissistic” is pronounced nah-sih-SIHS-tihk (/ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “narcissistic” in a sentence?
Here is “narcissistic” used in a sentence: “His narcissistic tendencies made him take credit for the whole team's work.”
What part of speech is “narcissistic”?
“Narcissistic” is an adjective.
Is “narcissistic” a common word?
“Narcissistic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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